Aloe cosmetics

MDS. 2000. MDS Pharma Services. Single dose toxicity study by the oral route in the rat. Unpublished data. In Bergfeld et al. 2004. Safety assessment of aloe. Cosmetic Ingredient Review. 

The family, characteristic of Arabia and South Africa with some species in other parts of Africa and Madagascar, has been separated from the Liliaceac. Species have been introduced elsewhere. Several have been used as a source of laxative anthraquinones and as a component of cosmetic preparations. Aloe is one of the oldest drugs. 

Aloe vera gel is a mucilaginous preparation obtained from the leaves of Aloe vera (syn. Aloe barbadensis) once the sap has been drained away. It is widely used in cosmetic products for its purported emollient and moisturizing effects. It is claimed to have antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties and has been proposed as a potentially useful agent for radiation and thermal wounds (see Chapter 12). 

Another example of this is aloe, one of the few medicinal plants that has been a popular cure for a long time. Aloe latex is used for its laxative effect and should not be confused with aloe gel, used both in cosmetics and in ointments for skin ailments. Aloe whole leaf is another preparation taken internally as a drink for a wide range of human diseases including cancer, AIDS, ulcerative colitis, and other complaints. 

Aloe gel is also present in many cosmetics for its emollient properties and antiaging effects on the skin. Although aloe is considered hypoallergenic even in large doses, allergic contact dermatitis due to the topical application of gel preparations has been described. 

Retinyl esters Retinyl esters Retinyl esters Carotenoid isomers N-nitrosodiethanolamine in cosmetics Aloins, and related constituents of aloe Food colorants and aromatic glucoronides Azo and antraquinone textile dyes Alkaloids... 

Abe vera (aloe vera) (Liliaceae) [leaf, gel] most popular cosmetic toiletry ingredient in USA for... 

Wild sarsaparilla Avalia nudicaulis) has long been an ingredient of soft drinks. Aloe Aloe vera) once provided needles for early phonographs and remains important today as a salve in the treatment of bums and in cosmetics. Meadow saffron or fall crocus Colchicum au-tumnale) was used to treat gout (a painful disease of inflamed Joints), and is still much used in research. Cochic ine is extracted from the plant and used to pre-... 

Aloes occur throughout the world. The genus Aloe includes herbs, shrubs and trees. The leaves are used for the preparation of medicine or cosmetics [9, 22, 23]. 

Aloe polysaccharides [93] are obtained from the fleshy leaves of Aloe sp. Cmde preparations of Aloe polysaccharides are especially used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations to be applied to the skin, but have other uses as well. 

Aloe s has been used in folk medicine for over 2000 years, and remains today, an important component in the traditional medicine of many cultures 1, 2). In the past decades, the popular use and interest of aloe gel products for the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries has dramatically increased f2, 3). 

Aloe juice has been used since ancient times in the treatment of several diseases as well as for cosmetic use by different cultures over histoiy 11). It is likely that these diverse uses have been at least partially responsible for the spread of some of the Aloe onto different continents. Today, Aloe vera is considered to be the most popular and most widely internationally traded and the one most extensively researched (5). 

The genus Aloe from Africa is highly diverse with hundreds of species, however, only a minor number of these diversity has been explored in search for new bioactive components. Mat r of them are being use extensively by traditional healers, suggesting that the genus can be the source of potential new compounds that are waiting to be discovered or commercialized. A. vera and. ferox are two popular and well species that contain many unique constituents with biological activity and with application to the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care products sectors as well as to the continued uses in traditional medicines. 

Bone is a capsule that contains a 310 mg net wt combination of oatstraw, horsetail, comfrey, and pan pien lien. It is recommended that two capsules of Bone be taken with a large glass of water three times a day. BM C is a capsule that contains a 380 mg net wt combination of white oak bark, marshmallow root, mullein herb, wormwood herb, lobelia herb, scullcap herb, comfrey root, black walnut bark, and gravel root. The recommended daily use of BM C is two capsules with a large glass of water three times daily. Simply Clean Combination/Oily Skin is a cosmetic cream that contains five hydroxy acids, chamomile, comfrey, and aloe. Delicate Cleanser Dry Skin is a cosmetic cream that contains five hydroxy acids, chamomile, comfrey, yarrow, aloe, and ginseng. 

Aloe Vera Powd. 200XXX Extract-Microfine. [TVi-K Industries] Aloe vera gel for cosmetic, health, and pharmaceutical indutries. 

Suga, T., and T. Hirata. "The Efficacy of the Aloe Plant s Chemical Constituents and Biological Activities." Cosmet Toiletries 98(6) 105108, 1983. Abstract. 

Products and Uses Aloe is a succulent plant in the lily family. The leaf contains a gel-like substance used for skin lotions, creams, ointments, soaps, makeup, moisturizers, and over-the-counter (OTC) burn medications. It is a popular cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredient. Frequently sold as a drink and mixed with water and juices. Could produce a laxative effect when consumed. 

C15H26O, Mr 222.31, viscous, weakly smelling liquid, bp. 153 °C (1.6 kPa), [alo -60.2° (neat) soluble in alcohols. (-)-(a)-B. occurs in chamomile oils as well as the buds of some poplar species. Because of its antiphlogistic and spasmolytic action it is used in medicine and in cosmetics (fixative). For synthesis, see Lir.. ... 

Aloe vera is well known for its healing properties. It has been used for centuries to heal a variety of conditions, such as burns, wounds, irritated skin, and bug bites. Regarding wound healing, many beneficial properties of aloe vera gel has been reported including the abilities to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, prevent itching, prevent bacterial, fungal and viral growth, and enhance blood flow [60-63]. Additionally, aloe vera is widely used in cosmetics, food, and dietary applications. 

Benzoin tincture contains 10% benzoin in alcohol, while the compound formulation also contains 2% aloes, 8% storax, and 4% tolu balsam in alcohol. Occasionally, allergic contact dermatitis occurs to these preparations or derivatives in Ar-ning s tincture (besides benzoin, tumenol ammonium, anthrarobin, and ether), adhesives, water repellent barrier creasms, lozenges, and cosmetics (Spott and Shelley 1970). Cross-reactions occur to balsam of Peru, storax, eugenol, vanilla, a-pinene, benzyl alcohol, and benzyl cinnamate (Hjorth 1961). 

Among the worldwide total of 30000 known natural products, about 80% stems from plant resources. The number of known chemical structures of plant secondary metabolites is four times the number of known microbial secondary metabolites. Plant secondary metabolites are widely used as valuable medicines (such as paclitaxel, vinblastine, camptothecin, ginsenosides, and artemisinin), food additives, flavors, spices (such as rose oil, vanillin), pigments (such as Sin red and anthocyanins), cosmetics (such as aloe polysaccharides), and bio-pesticides (such as pyrethrins). Currently, a quarter of all prescribed pharmaceuticals compounds in industrialized countries are directly or indirectly derived from plants, or via semi-synthesis. Furthermore, 11% of the 252 drugs considered as basic and essential by the WHO are exclusively derived from plants. According to their biosynthetic pathways, secondary metabolites are usually classified into three large molecule families phenolics, terpenes, and steroids. Some known plant-derived pharmaceuticals are shown in Table 6.1. 

Aloe barbadensis extract. See Aloe barbadensis flower extract Aloe extract Aloe barbadensis flower extract CAS 85507-69-3 EINECS/ELINCS 287-390-8 Synonyms Aloe barbadensis Aloe barbadensis extract Aloe flower extract Definition Extract of flowers of Aloe barbadensis Uses Emollient in cosmetics Aloe barbadensis gel... 

Aloe barbadensis extract emollient, oils Cl2-15 alkyl benzoate emollient, oily cosmetics Hazel (Corylus avellana) nut oil emollient, ointments... 

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Polyglyceryl-3 laurate moisturizer, silicone oil gels cosmetics Hexanediol behenyl beeswax moisturizer, silicone oil gels skin care Isostearyl behenyl beeswax moisturizer, skin care 6-(N-Acetylamino)-4-oxahexyltrimonium chloride Aery I ates/C 10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Aloe Avocado (Persea gratissima) oil unsaponifiables Balsam copaiba (Copaifera officinalis)... 

Hundreds of scientific articles have been devoted to Aloe vera gel. Most of them have yielded evidence of anti-inflammatory, irmnunological and woimd-healing properties, which is expected if the gel is used directly on the skin (externally). Some studies also found beneficial effects in treating other skin problems. The use of Aloe vera gel in cosmetics seems to be justified. The World Health Organization (WHO) published a monograph on the plant more than a decade ago, which only mentions the dermatological use, but finds the evidence weak. 

K. Eshun, Q. He (2004) Aloe vera A valuable ingredient for the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries A review. Crit Rev. EoodSci. Nutr., 44, 91 96. 

Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis. Miller), belongs to the family Liliaceae, has been used in traditional medicinal practices such as healing of wounds and bums and finds uses for medical aiKl cosmetic purpose as well as for gerteral health [25]. Aloe vera also possesses antifiingual arxl antibacterial activity, which can be exploited for mediciil textile applications such as wound dressing, suture, bioactive textiles etc. 

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